Sponsors + Exhibitors
ole delivers the most personalized music publishing service in the world. At ole you deal directly with the owners and senior management. We deliver the intimacy, speed and creativity of an indie along with the reach and resources of a major. We are majorly indie.
In just six years ole has become one of the largest global independent music publishers Founded in 2004, and with offices in Toronto, Nashville and Los Angeles, our team consists of over 30 experienced professionals focused on acquisitions, worldwide administration and creative development of our 60+ staff songwriters, legacy writers and composers. We are committed to the cultivation of our catalogues and client catalogues. The ole catalogue includes over 45,000 songs and 40,000 hours of TV music across all genres. Solidly profitable, and with over $105MM USD in acquisitions under its belt, ole continues on an aggressive acquisition path in 2011 with a substantial war chest to draw upon. The company has completed all deals to date with 100% equity and prides itself on a fast process for vendors while proceeding with strong governance. Over its short history, ole has completed 20-30 deals a year on average.
ole is an expert in administrating and sub-publishing music copyrights and has concluded worldwide publishing administration agreements with some of the world's leading songwriters, publishers and film and television producers. Recently launched adminow, ole's online portal delivering leading edge client account transparency, demonstrates ole's commitment to world-class client service and being on the leading edge of IT. ole is committed to being the best and most innovative global destination for world-class songwriters, composers and management talent, and the first choice music source for creators in all media.
www.majorlyindie.com
Limelight is a one-stop online tool that allows anyone to clear cover songs quickly and easily, for one low price. Through Limelight, artists, bands, ensembles, and other groups can get mechanical licenses which allow those groups to manufacture, distribute, and sell recordings of compositions owned or controlled by a third party publisher. License types include: physical (CDs and more), permanent digital download (a la iTunes, eMusic, etc.), interactive streaming, and ringtone sales.
Limelight works on your behalf to obtain the proper licenses with the copyright owners and handle all royalty reporting and payment obligations. www.songclearance.com/affiliate/ascap
L1® portable line array systems provide a completely different approach to live sound. Using proprietary Bose technology, L1 systems combine PA and monitors into a single, highly portable unit that can be positioned behind or to the side of individuals onstage. This novel approach to amplification helps eliminate most of the issues with conventional PA systems-including excessive reverberation and extreme volume on and near the stage. Lightweight, interlocking components help make L1 systems especially easy to transport and set up. And their distinctive vertical loudspeaker enclosures don't require separate speaker stands.
An L1 loudspeaker projects sound waves forward and to the sides at nearly 180 degrees, but very little up and down, reducing unwanted room reverberation. Amplified sound also spreads out more evenly across the stage and into the audience, and the volume level drops off much more slowly than with a conventional speaker. pro.bose.com
Bandzoogle is the most effective platform for musicians to build their website and manage their direct-to-fan marketing and sales. Independent and DIY musicians can create a pro and fully functional website without having to code anything or hire expensive designers. They can add features like mailing list management and e-mail blasts, centralized Facebook/Twitter/Myspace updates, blogging and detailed fan analytics. With Bandzoogle, artists can also quickly build an online store to sell their digital and physical goods, at no commission. Bandzoogle is free to try, and offers affordable monthly subscriptions plans, with the best support in the industry. www.bandzoogle.com
Broadjam Inc. provides software and Internet technology services for music industry clients as well as web-based tools for musicians and music fans. Broadjam.com, the company's online community of over 85,000 musicians, offers services such as website hosting, download sales with one of the highest payout rate on the web and song deliveries to radio stations, contests and other placement opportunities. The site hosts over 300,000 songs for its artists, offering fans a massive library of original content. Broadjam's Pro Services division designs and develops custom technology for music industry clients including Warner/Chappell, Academy of County Music, Peavey, Yamaha and others. www.broadjam.com
GigMaven is an online platform that connects musical artists with live music venues and allows them to book gigs online. Artists can apply to over 2,000 live music venues in the United States, many of which are located in the NY, LA and Chicago metropolitan areas. Musicians can search for venues by name, genre and location, apply to venues, and schedule and book gigs with details of date, time and compensation. Artists promote themselves with a free profile featuring songs, photos, videos and gig history. Head here to sign up for free today.
HFA is the nation's leading provider of rights management, licensing and royalty services for the music industry. With over 46,000 music publishing clients, HFA issues the largest number of licenses for the use of music in both physical and digital distribution formats. HFA also serves the D.I.Y. market with Songfile®, the company's fast and easy online licensing tool.
Songfile takes all the guesswork out of licensing music for individuals, bands, small indie labels, schools and churches, who plan to record and distribute limited copies of a cover song. Licenses can be obtained for CDs, permanent digital downloads (PDDs), ringtones, and interactive streaming. Check it out at Songfile.com.
Music Marketing is a distributor of music software and hardware tools for musicians, producers, engineers and composers. Started in 1991, the Toronto based company employs staff in most major centers across North America and partners with such companies as Celemony, IK Multimedia, Image Line, Modartt, Musiclab, TL Audio and others. www.musicmarketing.ca
Nimbit will be showing the latest developments of their industry-leading, direct-to-fan sales and marketing platform. Nimbit takes care of the hard stuff, so you can focus on what's important, your music and your fans. Easily sell your music, merch, etickets and more; capture fan information and understand who they are; and engage with your fans to develop the relationship and get them to support you. Best of all ASCAP members get a discount on Nimbit, so stop by and learn first hand how to take your career to the next level with the Nimbit platform. www.nimbit.com.
Pick the Band is the first totally online record label run by the fans for the fans. Created as an alternative to the traditional method of signing and promoting bands, Pick the Band is dedicated to preserving the relationship created by the fans and the artists they love by allowing the fans to have a say in how the artist they love is promoted and marketed. This will offer both creative freedoms for the artists as well the ultimate music experience for the fans. We will let those who we feel know best, the fans, decide. www.PickTheBand.com
Pump Audio represents music from around the world for licensing to advertising, television, film and digital media. Pump's catalogue comprises over 100,000 hand-selected songs (and instrumentals) by independent artists, across a wide spectrum of genres and styles, all pre-cleared for use on any media, for any term, at any price. The best part of Pump's catalog is searchable online through the Soundtrack tool, and is updated with new music each month. www.pumpaudio.com.
Sony Electronics' full line of professional audio technology consists of innovative products designed for maximum performance, sound quality and durability in studio, live event, field production, news and a range of A/V and corporate applications. The line includes portable digital field recorders, wired and wireless microphone systems, high-definition headphones and wireless mics. Made for pro audio pros by pro audio pros, Sony is the sound choice.
www.sony.com/proaudio
Section 101 has created a revolutionary solution that provides artists and bands with online branding, content management, analytics and marketing all in one platform.
The company is proud to announce the release of its new enhanced feature set for emerging and established Artists. This new solution offers a highly personalized site with all the features and functionality needed for the Artist at an affordable price. This new feature set was built leveraging years of experience and expertise with Artists and Bands at various stages of their careers. Section 101's new offering solves the online challenges Artists at all levels face while providing a high degree of creative customization and flexibility.
Section 101 is now home for a diverse array of artists and brands, including critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Diane Birch, Grammy award winning artists Marc Cohn and Duran Duran, eclectic indie rockers Junip, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), and The Rube Goldberg Estate.
www.section101.com
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MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. This revolutionary new software won Best of Show at MacWorld Expo and has received rave reviews in every major music magazine. MasterWriter is currently used by some of the world's leading songwriters including Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Jimmy Webb, Kenny Loggins, Trent Reznor, Clint Black, Lamont Dozier, and many more. MasterWriter will give you all the possibilities for any word you search on: Rhymes, Close Rhymes, Phrases, Alliterations, Pop-Culture, Synonyms, the definition and much more. These are serious tools for the serious songwriter. Visit us at the ASCAP Expo for a demonstration that will take your songwriting to a new level. Windows and Mac compatible. www.masterwriter.com